Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Backpacks keep getting lighter, but does that mean you have to go ultralight? In this video, I am taking a deep dive into the ...

As a ninth-grader, I know firsthand the burden of carrying a heavy backpack. Mine weighs close to 20 pounds, the same weight as a large watermelon. Upon returning to in-person classes after COVID-19 ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — All this week, Eyewitness News is helping parents get back into the swing of things as a new school year approaches. When it comes to school supplies – backpacks are one of ...

When it comes to your child’s backpack for school this year, experts are saying, “Lighten the load!” Health experts told Fox News Digital that it is important parents be sure they’re not sending their ...

(WFSB) - As students return to school, experts warn that the weight of bags could lead to long-term back pain or injury. Dr. Peter Whang, an orthopedic surgeon and professor at Yale University, says ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all experienced the phenomenon at one time or another. We pack our bags full of stuff, and then we have the privilege of carrying all of ...